We owe our children β the most vulnerable citizens in any society β a life free from violence and fear.
Nelson MandelaRead
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mandela envisions a harmonious and self-accepting Africa.
In this quote, Nelson Mandela expresses his aspiration for a peaceful Africa, highlighting the importance of internal harmony and self-acceptance within the continent. He emphasizes the need for unity and reconciliation as foundational elements for a prosperous future, free from conflict and division.
Themes
AfricaPeaceHarmonyDreamUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing world leaders, one might quote Mandela to emphasize the importance of peace in international relations.
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The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.
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We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.
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After one has been in prison, it is the small things that one appreciates: being able to take a walk whenever one wants, going into a shop and buying a newspaper, speaking or choosing to remain silent. The simple act of being able to control one's person.
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I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.
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